How Many Syllables In Feline?
2syllables
Feline has 2 syllables, fe-line. It is a disyllabic word.
feline
/ˈfiː.laɪn/ UK /ˈfiː.laɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fe.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fiː.laɪn/
Division By Letters
fe-line
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Feline
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | f | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Feline Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in feline?
Feline has 2 syllables, fe-line. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfiː.laɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in feline?
The first syllable, fe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of feline?
Feline has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide feline into syllables?
By sound, fiː.laɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, fe-line.